mannerism
noun
a habitual or characteristic manner, mode, or way of doing something; distinctive quality or style, as in behavior or speech.
mannerisms
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pluralof mannerism.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The technology to replicate a person's face, voice, and mannerisms has advanced faster than the safeguards around it, creating a gap that bad actors are already exploiting."
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
In 2022, during Roach’s 23-win run, many viewers stewed over the champ’s chatty asides and mannerisms, especially Roach’s way of talking with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Anthony Ippolito plays a young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, and was praised by audience members at the festival for capturing Stallone's posture, mannerisms and speech.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
She has Nina’s mannerisms detailed down to their minutia.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026
Eleanor looked more like my dad and I look more like Mom, but she and Mom had the same gestures, same mannerisms, so everyone always said, “Oh my God, she looks just like you.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
